Elementary Schools:
Full Days: 8:35 AM – 3:40 PM
Half Days: 8:35 AM – Noon

Middle & High Schools:
Full Days: 7:40 AM – 2:40 PM
Half Days: 7:40 AM – 10:55 AM

The first day of school is Aug. 26, 2024.

The 24-25 school year calendar has been approved.

Open Houses:

• Elementary and Middle: Tuesday, Aug. 20

  • Elementary: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

  • Middle: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• High: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21

Orientation Schedule: All student orientation events will be held Monday, Aug. 19. Please see below for specific times and email your child's principal with any questions.

• Portage Central High:

  • Freshmen: 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Portage Northern High:

  • Freshmen: 8 a.m. - noon (tentative)

• Central Middle

  • 6th Grade

    • Last Name: A-K: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

    • Last Name: L-Z: noon - 2 p.m.

• North Middle

  • 6th Grade: TBD

• West Middle

  • 6th Grade: 8 a.m. - noon

Every elementary school releases school supply lists to help parents plan for the new school year. You will find those lists linked on the homepage of each elementary school or under Documents within the menu.

Families of students in middle and high school should expect to hear from their child's teacher during the first few days of school regarding any items they will need for specific classes.

We will communicate with families and staff using a variety of methods including:

• social media

• texting/robocalls

• push notifications via the PPS app

• our website

• email

Please review the details at this link and be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in Skyward Family Access.

New last year, families can also receive push notifications on their phone for a quicker and more mobile-friendly way to receive critical information. Scan the QR code to download the new PPS app today!

Your child's assigned bus stop/route will be found in Skyward Family Access as soon as it's available. Bus routes and bus stops are finalized in the final days of summer break in order to include every student who needs a ride to and from school.

Families should also expect to hear from their child's principal for specific instructions on parent drop-off procedures.

Students receive their class schedule or teacher assignment at Open House/Orientation and via Skyward Family Access.

Thank you for your patience, as staff will return to the schools on Aug. 14 to process new student enrollments.

Did you complete an In-District Transfer Request or Non-Resident Transfer Application prior to the 2024-25 school year?

You will be notified of the District's decision regarding your application no later than Aug. 18.

Student and staff safety is the number one priority at PPS.

Please review how the District will communicate with families in the event of an emergency at this link.

We also encourage our students to stay safe and report anything that threatens student or school safety. Visit OK2SAY to report.

Breakfast and lunch will be free for ALL PPS students, regardless of family income. This was made possible by the State of Michigan budget.

PPS asks that families who believe they would qualify for Federal Free and Reduced Price meals based on their income should still complete the application. Doing so provides necessary funding for student support programs.

Please note that the application is for Federal meal benefits. If you complete the application and are notified that you did not qualify for Federal meal benefits, your child will still receive free meals because of the State of Michigan budget.

As the first day of school approaches, please note that any medication kept at the school, whether prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter medication, ointments, medical creams, etc.), will require a medication consent form filled out and signed by parents/guardians.

Please visit our Student Medication page for more information and forms.